Tag Link Chrono Bracelet Alert 2

[r11co]

Following the earlier loss and replacement of the screw holding the clasp/fliplock section of the bracelet on my TAG Link, the strap came apart again today, though this time at the other end of the clasp.

The reason - probably the worst quality springbar I have ever seen is holding this end together. I can only assume the spring has weakened with age because it was incapable of pushing both prongs out the ends at the same time.

I would advise other owners of this popular rep to replace the bar pronto with something sturdier. The bar is 9mm end to end not including the prongs. For a tip on how to remove the bar, as its ends are not particularly accessible deep in the holes of the bracelet link, see the attached pics

[watchlover321]

Any springbar replacement suggestions?

[r11co]

Any springbar replacement suggestions?

I happened to have one in my spares box, recovered from my long broken and sadly missed Silix Oris TT1 which had very thick lugs, hence the short springbar. 9mm is a typical size for a ladies watch though.

[watchlover321]

Ladies watch size.. that's the thing that I need to get me started Does the diameter need to be thick? if so how thick?

I need to start hunting

I happened to have one in my spares box, recovered from my long broken and sadly missed Silix Oris TT1 which had very thick lugs, hence the short springbar. 9mm is a typical size for a ladies watch though.

Edited September 28, 2006 by watchlover321